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Ex-PM Olmert Confirms Israeli Role in 2008 Assassination of Syrian Military Adviser

How 5 Israeli newsrooms (in English, Hebrew) covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.

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First reported by Ynet · Sep 2, 2026

What happened

Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert has confirmed Israel's responsibility for the 2008 assassination of Syrian military adviser Muhammad Suleiman. Olmert detailed the operation in his new book, which also touches on Israel's 2007 strike on Syria's nuclear facility, a project Suleiman oversaw.

  • 01Former PM Olmert confirms Israel assassinated Syrian military adviser Muhammad Suleiman in 2008.
  • 02The operation involved Israeli naval commandos shooting Suleiman at his home.
  • 03Suleiman was a key figure in Syria's military and oversaw its nuclear program.
  • 04Israel also destroyed Syria's nuclear facility in 2007 under Olmert's premiership.
  • 05Olmert's confirmation is in his new book, referencing the 2007 nuclear site bombing.

Summary translated & synthesized from the sources below by baba. Read each original for the full report.

In this story
People
OrganizationsIDF, Hezbollah, US National Security Agency
PlacesSyria, Israel, Tartus, Deir Ezzor, Damascus, Buenos Aires, Lebanon

Full coverage · 5 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

The Times of IsraelCenter · EnglishSep 2, 2026
Ex-PM Olmert Confirms Israeli Role in 2008 Assassination of Syrian Military Adviser
YnetnewsCenter · EnglishSep 2, 2026
Ex-PM Olmert Confirms Israel Killed Assad Nuclear Aide in 2008 Raid
KipaRight · HebrewSep 2, 2026
Ex-PM Olmert Reveals Israeli Navy Commandos Killed Syrian General
KipaRight · HebrewSep 2, 2026
Ex-PM Olmert Reveals Israeli Navy SEALs Killed Syrian Nuclear General
Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewSep 2, 2026
Israel Admits Navy Commandos Assassinated Syrian Nuclear Architect
YnetCenter · HebrewSep 2, 2026
Ex-PM Olmert Reveals Israeli Navy Commandos Killed Assad's Top Nuclear Advisor

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